Mr Rufus Aplang, left guests and worshippers in shock when he walked out of the church during his wedding and abandoned his supposed bride, Judith, in Jos. Aplang fled the God’s Glory Ministry, Jos, venue of the wedding when it was time to take the wedding vow on Saturday. His action threw family members, friends, […]

By Bose Adelaja, Olayinka Latona & Samuel Ameh “Covid-19 pandemic is a global issue and Nigeria cannot afford to handle it with levity. As a result, Nigerian borders should be shut against foreigners most especially residents of the affected countries. “Over 10 people are currently under medical examination and this is a signal to Nigeria […]

By Chioma Obinna In line with its Corporate Social Responsibility, CSR, Embassy Pharmaceutical and Chemicals Limited in partnership with Chief Ezenwa/Mrs Virginia Obi Foundation weekend organised free health mission for about 1,000 indigenes of Osumenyi community in Lagos. The free medical mission which included free cervical and breast cancers screening for 500 women, blood sugar […]

By Wole Mosadomi – Minna One of the suspected kidnappers arrested by operatives of the Niger State Police Command, Aliyu Sabo, 40, said he dumped farming for kidnapping to make quick and more money. Sabo, who was arrested alongside Abdullahi Wanzam, 45, said they have been in the business of kidnapping since 2017. “I have […]

By Chioma Obinna Lagos State Health Commissioner, Prof. Akin Abayomi, has called for synergy among private and public medical personnel to combat and defeat the coronavirus like Ebola Virus. Abayomi who spoke at a Health Summit organised by the Association of General and Private Medical Practitioners of Nigeria, AGPMPN. Thursday in Lagos also noted the […]

By Sola Ogundipe The US Food and Drug Administration has authorised the use of the first rapid diagnostic test that could detect the coronavirus in approximately 45 minutes. Tests will begin this week, according to a statement from California-based Cepheid, the company manufacturing the tests. Clinicians say faster testing will help alleviate some of the pressure […]

By Sola Ogundipe Nigerians have been cautioned against indiscriminate and excessive consumption of chloroquine and similar drugs in the quest to prevent COVID-19. The National Chairman of the Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria, ACPN, Pharm. Samuel Adekola, noted in a statement entitled: “Just before ot gets out of hand”, that the National Agency for […]

The Lagos State Government has ordered the state’s civil servants from Grade Levels 01-12 to stay at home for 14 days, beginning from Monday. Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, gave the order while briefing newsmen on the update of Corona Virus Disease (COVID-19) on Sunday at Lagos House, Marina. Sanwo-Olu said that the ”Stay-At-Home” […]

The Association of Bureaux De Change Operators of Nigeria (ABCON) has directed bureaux de change (BDCs) across the country to comply with the new official exchange rate of N380 per dollar as well as other provisions of the new foreign exchange regime.

GUARANTY Trust Bank Plc has announced the launch of Beta Health, a low-cost health financing product that offers instant access to health insurance for every Nigerian.